MUMBAI: It's that time of year again when idols of the goddess Durga are adorned with kumkum, bangles, flowers, and beautiful coloured attires. Navratri, one of the most important Hindu festivals, is celebrated twice a year with great zeal across the country. For nine days, devotees worship Goddess Durga in various incarnations.

Goddess Durga is said to have nine different incarnations, and each female deity represents a different power. Some of the most popular foods prepared during the Navratri season are Sabudana khichdi, fruit chaat, kheer, and kuttu ki poori. Embrace the joy of this festival with special delicacies.